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]]>RTI in MediaSajib Nandihttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184510-tired-lack-transparency-admissions-jnu-students-plan.htmlRTI Activism: Maharashtra: 70% VNIT students were placed in 5 years: RTI by Abhay Kolarkarhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184509-maharashtra-70-vnit-students-were-placed-5-a-new-post.html
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]]>RTI in MediaSajib Nandihttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184509-maharashtra-70-vnit-students-were-placed-5-a.htmlSenior citizen gets relief via RTIhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184508-senior-citizen-gets-relief-via-rti-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:07:12 GMTSenior citizen gets relief via RTI
14-08-2017
Panel awards compensation to settle excess stamp fee that he was forced to pay
A senior citizen who was forced to pay an excess stamp duty at the...Senior citizen gets relief via RTI
14-08-2017
Panel awards compensation to settle excess stamp fee that he was forced to pay
A senior citizen who was forced to pay an excess stamp duty at the time of registering a property was awarded compensation by the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission (TNSIC), even after the Registration Department maintained that there was no provision to refund the extra fee levied. The commission held that records of dispatch produced by the registering authority appeared suspicious, and upheld the contention of the petitioner that there was no reply to his petition seeking clarification under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
The case arises out of an appeal made by A. Ranganathan of Kundrathur, stating that the Sub-Registrar’s office had levied excess stamp duty to the tune of ₹13,300 for a registration done in May 2015, and that there was no reply to his petitions seeking details of the same under the RTI Act. Since there was no response from the first appellate authority in the Registration Department, he moved the TNSIC.
During the inquiry, the Public Information Officer (PIO) claimed that a reply was sent within a month, but the petitioner denied having received any such communication. Although a copy of the dispatch register was produced in support of the claim that the reply was sent, the commission found that the entries appeared to be neither contemporaneous nor genuine.
On information that Mr. Ranganathan had moved the TNSIC, the authorities met him in-person and handed over a reply. After he refused to accept the reply, they sent a copy by registered post barely three days before the matter came up for inquiry.
‘No scope for refund’
It was seen from the records that the levy of stamp duty was excessive to the tune of ₹13,300, but the petitioner was informed that the amount could not be refunded since he had consented to making the payment under Section 41 of the Registration Act. The PIO reiterated during the inquiry that there was no provision to return the excess amount in these circumstances, and only departmental action could be taken against the official concerned.
Mr. Ranganathan represented that he was constrained to make the payment since he was told the document would not be registered otherwise. He further represented that he is 70 years old, illiterate and a heart patient, and the delay in getting the reply had caused him stress.
Taking these factors into account, and the fact that he attended the inquiry with the assistance of his son-in-law, State Chief Information Commissioner K. Ramanujam directed the authorities to pay compensation of ₹15,000 for the detriment caused to the septuagenarian by the delay in replying to his petition under the RTI Act. A decision on recovering the amount of compensation from the official responsible for dereliction of duty could be taken by the Inspector-General of Registrations.
]]>Post your RTI Success herebhoonhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184508-senior-citizen-gets-relief-via-rti.htmlPostal department PA dircet recruitmenthttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184507-postal-department-pa-dircet-recruitment-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:52:29 GMTIf OBC candidate got general merit,it is necessary to submit the OBC certificate during verification process of certificates (Postal department PA dircet recruitment)
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]]>Chit ChatN NARESHhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184507-postal-department-pa-dircet-recruitment.htmlNext Step Central water Commissionhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184506-central-water-commission-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 18:40:50 GMTI have filed a RTI to seek following information from Central Water Commission:
Final Status of CWCND/R/2017/50040
Applicant NameDEEPAK KUMAR SINGH
Date of receipt22/07/2017
Request Filed...I have filed a RTI to seek following information from Central Water Commission:
Final Status of CWCND/R/2017/50040

Applicant NameDEEPAK KUMAR SINGH
Date of receipt22/07/2017
Request Filed WithCentral Water Commission
Text of ApplicationPLEASE PROVIDE ME FOLLOWING DETAILS:
LIST OF MAJOR AND MINOR RIVERS FLOWING IN BIHAR AND THEIR POLLUTION STATUS.
WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY AND THEIR IN-CHARGE WHO TAKE CARE OF MAJOR RIVER.
HOW MUCH TREATED AND UNTREATED WASTE WATER IS DISCHARGED IN THE RIVER OF BIHAR IN DETAIL.
NAME THE AUTHORITY AND OFFICER WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCHARGING UNTREATED WASTE WATER IN WATER BODIES OF BIHAR.
WHAT ARE POLLUTION MAJOR TAKEN.
HOW MUCH MONEY SPENT ON POLLUTION CONTROL ON MINOR AND MAJOR RIVER OF BIHAR AND ALSO NAME THE PERSONS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EXPENDITURE SINCE 2005.

I am looking for resources and information about "How to start a private school, in a village of Andhra Pradesh?" If you can share any links/information regarding this that will be great help.

Thanks
Mani
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Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:44:13 GMTI have my car and bike which is registered in haryana and now i shifted to maharastra, do i need to pay money to use my vehicle in maharashtra state.
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Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:55:55 GMTCan i get call log details of two phone numbers that are one year old through RTI. Say one number is BSNLCan i get call log details of two phone numbers that are one year old through RTI. Say one number is BSNL
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Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:53:02 GMTIwant to know from Whom i addressed for rti against NSDLIwant to know from Whom i addressed for rti against NSDL
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Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:09:14 GMTI needed copy of the representation filed by the elders in our area regarding poor roads and sanitation.

The query was like " provide me copy of the complaint filed with District Collector on grievance day which was registered and numbered as900xxx"

Only a single query.

The PIO has stated that as per the SIC decision,I cannot seek information regarding petitions submitted on grievance day

Even the decision states that one cannot file RTI seeking information on action taken on complaints submitted on grievance day,CM cell petitions and Jamapandhi.Whereas,I requested only for the copy of complaint filed by my neighbours which was denied by PIO

]]>Ask for RTI Querysubbu23https://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184500-information-denied-regarding-grievance-day-petitions.htmlDrafting Second Appeal No reply to first appealhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184499-no-reply-first-appeal-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 11:59:26 GMTI had filed RTI to Virar municipality asking for document submitted for building permission, but pio had refused stating third party information. I had filed first appeal on June 24 giving ground for...I had filed RTI to Virar municipality asking for document submitted for building permission, but pio had refused stating third party information. I had filed first appeal on June 24 giving ground for appeal as per Prasadsirs format. Now there is no response till date n would like to file second appeal, please can I be guided for ground for appeal. Do I have to write the same ground for appeal.

Ever since 2016 November the TNSIC is not entertaining any Second Appeal Petitions. In many cases the TNSIC is hand in glow with the PIO's and FAA's and passing orders against the RTI Applicants. I would like to complaint against the State IC.

with regards,

V.Rajagopal
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Thu, 17 Aug 2017 09:11:52 GMTI have filed a RTI Application on 07/07/17 with a CPIO to provide certain information. The CPIO has refused to provide any information. I would like to go for a appeal,Please guide me.
with...I have filed a RTI Application on 07/07/17 with a CPIO to provide certain information. The CPIO has refused to provide any information. I would like to go for a appeal,Please guide me.

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]]>Ask for RTI QueryHarshit Goyalhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184494-commercial-pots-sector-10-11-main-market.htmlInappropriate service tax demand by builderhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184493-inappropriate-service-tax-demand-builder-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:19:13 GMTSir I had booked a flat and builder promised to give possession in December 2015 but till now his project is not completed and gave me a demand notice for paying service tax from the date of booking...Sir I had booked a flat and builder promised to give possession in December 2015 but till now his project is not completed and gave me a demand notice for paying service tax from the date of booking till now. Sir kindly advice further what can be done.

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]]>Non RTI Issuesankittiwari1411https://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184493-inappropriate-service-tax-demand-builder.htmlHow to do Video recording at police station and officershttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184492-video-recording-police-station-officers-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:16:42 GMTWe all should be allowed to do video recording while putting up a complain as police inspectors openly refused to take complain and openly says go away we cannot help you.
Even in all government...We all should be allowed to do video recording while putting up a complain as police inspectors openly refused to take complain and openly says go away we cannot help you.

Even in all government officers all big offers treat public in similar manner even though it case file is crystal clear they refuse to take a look into to settle matter these videos will help to create fear in them so that they will work as per rule.
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For a democracy as diverse and large as India to survive seven decades of independence, it requires some tough and progressive Acts and Laws to hold it together. On that front, India has done a remarkable job in drawing and passing some of the most progressive Acts and Laws in the world. However, where the country has lagged in many ways is in spreading awareness and implementation.

As India celebrates its 71st Independence Day, we take a look 10 progressive Acts that have been passed in the country since Independence:

Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951: The landmark act which set the ball rolling to bring in Universal Adult Franchise in the country is among the most important Acts that have been passed in the seven decades of Indian Independence. The Representation of the Peoples Act came into force in 1950, laying down the allocation of seats and delimitation of constituencies, the methodology for preparing of electoral rolls and the manner of filling seats in the Council of States.

The 1951 Act by the same name laid down the methodology for the conduct of elections of the Houses of Parliaments and to the Houses of Legislatures in each state, to the declaration of the results. A number of amendments been implemented in the process of conducting elections since, including reducing the canvassing time from a month to a fortnight and decreasing the minimum age from 21 to 18. However, the fact that free and fair elections, without any discrimination, have been conducted right from the birth of the nation is a great achievement in itself.

Special Marriage Act, 1954: Enacted in 1954, the Special Marriage Act allowed for a special form of marriage for people who had renounced their religion altogether, and for those who wished to inter-marry. The marriage allows any person of Indian nationality residing in India or abroad, irrespective of caste, religion or community, to marry outside their caste/religion.

Unlike other religious marriages, a special marriage does not follow any religious rituals, and only requires that the parties file a notice expressing their intention to marry each other with the Marriage Registrar at least 30 days prior to the date of marriage. The Act, which replaced an older Act III from 1872, covers registration of special marriages and divorces in such cases, as well. In a country which is still caught up in caste and religion, this progressive Act encourages love without any communal boundaries.

Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955: In 1950, the Constitution of India officially abolished one of the most heinous practices which were prevalent in India – untouchability, through Article 17 of the Constitution of India. It took the Government five more years to enact the Law penalising untouchability, with the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.

The Law, however, had many loopholes, and so from 1976, the law was revamped as Protection of Civil Rights Act. It still did not do much to address violent crimes against members of the SC/ST community. Hence, in 1989, the Rajiv Gandhi Government passed the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 to deal with violence being perpetrated against people in the name of caste. However, cases of violence against people on the basis of caste still exists.

Right to Information Act, 2005: For any democracy to function smoothly, transparency, access to information and accountability in administrative matters are vital. These were addressed in the landmark Right to Information Act, 2005, which replaces the erstwhile Freedom of Information Act, 2002.

Under the Act, any citizen of India has the right to request information from any public authority which is required to reply within 30 days. It also requires that public agencies make their records available digitally so that people have minimum need to specifically request for it.

While it has been hailed as one of the most progressive transparency Acts in the world, lack of awareness, poor implementation and delays have led to the Act not being as successful as it should.

Protection of Children From Sexual Abuse (POCSO) Act, 2012: In a country where crime against children are common, and on the increase, the Protection of Children From Sexual Abuse (POCSO) Act, 2012, is notable in addressing sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children. The Act defines different forms of abuse, which includes both penetrative and non-penetrative assault, harassment and pornography. The law is gender neutral and requires that sexual abuse be reported. Lack of awareness and social stigmas attached in sexual abuse cases, unfortunately, has led to many not using the Law.

Right of Chldren to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2010: On April 1, 2010, India became one among 135 countries to make education a fundamental right for every child, when it enacted the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act or Right to Education Act (RTE). The Act provides for free and compulsory education for every child between the ages 6-14 and also specifies minimum norms in elementary schools. It also makes it compulsory for all private schools to reserve 25 percent of seats to children based on economic and caste based reservations.

According to the World Bank specialist for India, Sam Carlson, the RTE is the first legislation in the world which puts the onus of enrolling children in school on the Government. The Act has, unfortunately, come under criticism for being hastily drafted. Lack of awareness and difficulty in obtaining the necessary documents has also held back enrollment under the Act.

Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013: In a country where corruption is rampant across all levels of the public and private sectors, a Bill to look into corruption charges was much needed. India got its Act together in 2013, after it passed Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2013. The Lokpal Bill covers all sectors of public servants, including the Prime Minister, but excludes the armed forces. The Bill had been floating around for five decades, with the idea of an ombudsman to overlook an anti-corruption body, first being mooted in 1963.

While the Lokpak Bill was first introduced in Parliament in 1968, it was not passed. Since then, eight attempts had been made to pass it till 2011, but none succeeded. A Bill amending the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, was passed in 2016. The Amendment did away with the time limit for public servants to furnish details of their assets, which as per the original Bill was by July 31st, every year.

National Food Security Act, 2013: Ensuring ‘access to adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices’ and linking food with the right a life of dignity, the National Food Security Act, 2013, aims at providing subsidised food grains to two-thirds of the country’s population.

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme, Integrated Child Development Services and the Public Distribution Scheme, all fall within its ambit. It also entitles pregnant women, lactating mothers and certain categories of children to daily free cereals. Though hailed as being progressive, the Bill has also been one of the most debated and contentious ones, with parties pushing for an increase in entitlements, among others.

Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016: On March 2017, India took a step towards progressive healthcare when it introduced the Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016, which aims at removing the stigmas associated with mental illness, and ensuring a right to live with dignity.

The Bill provides for access to mental health care for people while ensuring that they are not discriminated against. The Bill provides for free treatment of people with mental illness, living below the poverty line, and for those who are homeless. It also ensures the right to confidentiality of people suffering from mental illness and empowers the government to set up the Central Mental health Authority at the Centre – level and the State Mental Health Authority, at the state level. The Bill has been lauded as being patient centric, and one which accepts that mental illness is not a permanent state, but one that can be cured if provided access to adequate healthcare.

Goods and Services Act 2017: The country saw the biggest reform of its indirect taxation policy since independence, when the Goods and Services Act 2017, was launched at midnight on July 1, 2017. With the passing of the GST Act, the government moved a step towards realising the ‘One Nation-One Tax Market’ goal. The tax reform process started three decades ago, in 1986, with the introduction of the Modified Value Added Tax (MODVAT). The GST replaced a number of former taxes and levies such as the central excise duty, services tax, additional customs duty, surcharges, state-level value added tax and Octroi.
]]>Chit ChatSajib Nandihttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184491-10-progressive-acts-have-helped-india-remain.htmlhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184490-j-amp-k-sic-takes-serious-view-new-post.html
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]]>RTI in MediaSajib Nandihttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184490-j-amp-k-sic-takes-serious-view.htmlRTI Activism: Maharashtra SIC: RTO officials told to probe RTI violationshttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184489-maharashtra-sic-rto-officials-told-probe-rti-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:15:23 GMTRead the related news article at: RTO officials told to probe RTI violations | Nagpur News - Times of India...Read the related news article at: RTO officials told to probe RTI violations | Nagpur News - Times of India
]]>RTI in MediaSajib Nandihttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184489-maharashtra-sic-rto-officials-told-probe-rti.htmlRTI Activism: Gujarat: Customs notified status for Surat airport by Septemberhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184488-gujarat-customs-notified-status-surat-airport-september-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:12:50 GMTRead the related news article at: Customs notified status for airport by September | Surat News - Times of India...Read the related news article at: Customs notified status for airport by September | Surat News - Times of India
]]>RTI in MediaSajib Nandihttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184488-gujarat-customs-notified-status-surat-airport-september.htmlhttps://www.rtiindia.org/forum/184487-tamil-nadu-govts-plan-may-free-up-new-post.html
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:09:01 GMTA Right to Information (RTI) response received by the Coastal Resource Centre reveals that the Government of Tamil Nadu, which delayed the preparation of the state Coastal Zone Management Plan...A Right to Information (RTI) response received by the Coastal Resource Centre reveals that the Government of Tamil Nadu, which delayed the preparation of the state Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP), is now attempting to rush through it, which would free up coastal wetlands for real estate.